Educational Materials: Detailed Descriptions

The UC Interactive Tutorial for Biological Control
of Insects and Mites

Publication 3412 - Windows - $30.00

Students,
professionals, growers, and master gardeners will benefit from this
interactive CD-ROM released in December 2001. This is the perfect
teaching tool for anyone interested in learning more about biological
control.

Covering more than 60 beneficial species on 75 narrated screens,
this tutorial focuses on recognizing signs of parasitism and predation,
identifying specific natural enemies of common pests, and understanding
the biology of several predators, parasites, and pathogens.

Instruction is also provided on releasing commercially available
biological control agents such as insects, mites, and nematodes.
Also included: information on integrating the use of pesticides
and other management practices with biological control. Twenty-four
interactive games and quizzes, including multiple-choice, matching,
or "complete-the-diagram" questions, enhance learning.

Features

More than 60 beneficial species

75 presentation screens

24 interactive games and quizzes

350 beautiful color photographs

More than 20 detailed illustrations

Comprehensive index for easy navigation

Windows compatibility

You'll learn to

Recognize the signs of parasitism and predation

Identify common predator species on farms and landscapes

Understand the biology of dozens of predators, parasites, and
pathogens

Match specific natural enemies with common pests

Release commercially available biological control agents including
insects, mites, pathogens, and nematodes

Integrate the use of pesticides and other management practices
with biological control

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